I don't know what you've been told
(I don't know what you've been told)
But this starts now, walk tall walk tall
(But this starts now, walk tall walk tall)
(x4)

Rule number 1 be bright like the sun
Whether rude whether flawed like it's just begun
Rule number 1 be the only thing they see

Rule number 2 do all you can do
Look them all in the eye and leave them to fly
Rule number 2 be as bright as you can be

I'm getting taller
I'm getting taller

Rule number 3 forget where you've been
Cut your ties to the past and wave it goodbye
Rule number 3 take anything you need

Discipline appearing in marshals never caught before
Just like a terminator walking like a steel board
No I couldn't stay I've really got to go

I'm getting taller (x4)

I'm getting taller (x4)

I don't know what you've been told
(I don't know what you've been told)
But this starts now, walk tall walk tall
(But this starts now, walk tall walk tall)
(x2)


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    Lyrics look good. Any thoughts over the meaning to the song? Kinda reminds me a little of 'Hunting for Witches' in the way that he's almost poking fun at something, maybe people's obsession for becoming famous?

    jackattacked92on August 10, 2010   Link

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